12-Minute Run Fitness Test

Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by yuri.

Psst…
Don’t tell anyone but I’m in the process of developing an arsenal of new Treadmill Trainer running workouts.
One such workout is a running fitness test – similar to the 12-minute run (or Cooper test).
So I thought, it’s been a while since I last ran a 12-minute run, why not hop on the treadmill and give [...]

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The Anatomy of 5k Training

Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by yuri.

By Thad McLaurin “RunnerDude”
RunnerDude’s Blog
The 5K has quickly become one of the most popular race distances. This may be due to the short distance the most people can walk making it a perfect distance for fundraising events. But don’t let the short distance fool you. A 5K (when raced) is a tough race. [...]

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Interval Training Revisited

Posted on 19. Nov, 2009 by yuri.

Yesterday, I was interviewed by the great folks at the Runners Roundtable. We discussed many running-related topics including stretching best practices and dietary recommendations for optimal performance.
However, we also touched upon the power of interval training, yet many listeners still had questions that were unanswered about this type of training.
It’s funny because I find hardcore [...]

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